WP No. 35129 of 2024 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WP No. 35129 of 2024 and WMP No.38055 of 2024 B.Mughundhan ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Director General Of Police Kamaraj Salai, Chennai- 600 004. 2. Commissioner Of Police Vepery, Chennai- 600 007. 3. The Commissioner Prohibition Excise Dept Chepauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 005. 4. Director General Fire And Rescue Services, 17 , Rukmani Lakshmipathi Salai, Egmore, Chennai- 600 008. 5. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Raja Muthiah Road, Kannappar Thidam Periyamet, Chennai-600 003. 6. The District Collector Chennai City 62, Rajaji Salai, Chennai- 001. 7. The Deputy Secretary Excise Department, Govt Of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai- 600 009. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 35129 of 2024 __________ Page2 of 6 8. The Inspector Of Police F3, Nungambakkam Police Station, Valluvarkottam High Road, Ponnangipuram, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006. 9. The Inspector Of Police J-10, Semmenchery Police Station, No.35, Omr Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Shollinganallur, Chennai- 600 119. 10.The Inspector Of Police F-4 Thousand Lights Police Station, Greams Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai- 600 006. 11.The Inspector Of Police E-4, Abhiramapuram Police Station, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Road, Ra Pura, Thideer Nagar, Chennai- 028. 12.The Inspector Of Police E-3, Teynampet Police Station, Annasalai, Teynampet, Chennai- 600 006. 13.The Inspector Of Police E-9, Thazhambur Police Station, Navalur- 600 130 14.The Inspector Of Police E-1, Mylapore Police Station, Kutchery Road, Madhavaperumalpuram, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the Respondent Authorities (Police Officials) under Section 13A of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco product Act, 2022 to seize any materials or articles used as a subject or means of hookah in the bars / pubs/ cafes namely Kafe Latte, Latte Alwarpet, the Thief, Hideout, Mokka Cafe and Restaurant and to direct the Respondent Authorities (Local Bodies) to seal the premises of the establishments namely Kafe Latte, Latte Alwarpet, the Thief, Hideout, Mokka Cafe and Restaurant pertaining to https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 35129 of 2024 __________ Page3 of 6 the representation dated 05.11.2024 for serving Hookah against the prohibition under Section 4A of the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Product Act, 2022. For Petitioner: Mr. B.Mughundhan (P-in-P) For Respondent(s): Mr. N.Palanivel Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R1 to R4 and R8 to R14. Mr. R.Veeramani Government Pleader for R6 and R7. ORDER (Order of the Court was made by The Chief Justice) Learned counsel seeks to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to approach the competent authority by filing proper representation with specific allegations detailing the alleged violations, within two weeks. 2. If such representation is made, the respondents shall pass appropriate orders. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs. The connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, C.J.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN J.) 08-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssk https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 35129 of 2024 __________ Page4 of 6 To 1. The Director General Of Police Kamaraj Salai, Chennai- 600 004. 2. Commissioner Of Police Vepery, Chennai- 600 007. 3. The Commissioner Prohibition Excise Dept Chepauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 005. 4. Director General Fire And Rescue Services, 17 , Rukmani Lakshmipathi Salai, Egmore, Chennai- 600 008. 5. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Raja Muthiah Road, Kannappar Thidam Periyamet, Chennai-600 003. 6. The District Collector Chennai City 62, Rajaji Salai, Chennai- 600 001. 7. The Deputy Secretary Excise Department, Govt Of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai- 600 009. 8. The Inspector Of Police F3, Nungambakkam Police Station, Valluvarkottam High Road, Ponnangipuram, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006. 9. The Inspector Of Police J-10, Semmenchery Police Station, No.35, Omr Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Shollinganallur, Chennai- 600 119. 10.The Inspector Of Police F-4 Thousand Lights Police Station, Greams Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai- 600 006. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 35129 of 2024 __________ Page5 of 6 11.The Inspector Of Police E-4, Abhiramapuram Police Station, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Road, Ra Pura, Thideer Nagar, Chennai- 600 028. 12.The Inspector Of Police E-3, Teynampet Police Station, Annasalai, Teynampet, Chennai- 600 006. 13.The Inspector Of Police E-9, Thazhambur Police Station, Navalur- 600 130 14.The Inspector Of Police E-1, Mylapore Police Station, Kutchery Road, Madhavaperumalpuram, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 35129 of 2024 __________ Page6 of 6 SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, C.J. AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J. ssk WP No. 35129 of 2024 08-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis